Tesla Model S recalls
38 safety recalls for the Tesla Model S (model years 2012–2025), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Tesla Model S recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | 26V283 | 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 & 2020–2023 Tesla Model Y + 2 more | Backup camera | 218,868 |
| 2025-03-20 | 25V172 | 2021–2025 Tesla Model X & 2021–2024 Tesla Model S | Airbag | 91 |
| 2025-01-07 | 25V002 | 2023–2025 Tesla Model X & 2023–2025 Tesla Model Y + 2 more | Backup camera | 239,382 |
| 2024-12-26 | 24V967 | 2021–2025 Tesla Model S & 2021–2025 Tesla Model X | Airbag | 487 |
| 2024-07-25 | 24V554 | 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y & 2021–2024 Tesla Model 3 + 2 more | Door latches & locks | 1,849,638 |
| 2024-05-29 | 24V376 | 2012–2024 Tesla Model S & 2015–2024 Tesla Model X + 2 more | Seat belt | 125,233 |
| 2024-02-28 | 24V153 | 2018–2022 Tesla Model 3 & 2013–2021 Tesla Model S + 2 more | Collision avoidance | 6,557 |
| 2024-01-31 | 24V051 | 2012–2023 Tesla Model S & 2016–2024 Tesla Model X + 3 more | Electrical system | 2,193,869 |
| 2024-01-23 | 24V035 | 2023 Tesla Model S & 2023 Tesla Model X + 1 more | Backup camera | 199,575 |
| 2023-12-20 | 23V862 | 2022–2023 Tesla Model S & 2022–2023 Tesla Model X | Door latches & locks | 120,423 |
| 2023-12-12 | 23V838 | 2012–2023 Tesla Model S & 2016–2023 Tesla Model X + 2 more | Electrical system | 2,031,220 |
| 2023-11-06 | 23V743 | 2021–2024 Tesla Model S & 2021–2024 Tesla Model X | Steering | 194 |
| 2023-07-17 | 23V489 | 2023 Tesla Model S & 2023 Tesla Model X + 1 more | Collision avoidance | 1,337 |
| 2023-07-17 | 23V488 | 2021–2023 Tesla Model S & 2021–2023 Tesla Model X | Seat belt | 15,869 |
| 2023-02-16 | 23V085 | 2016–2023 Tesla Model S & 2016–2023 Tesla Model X + 2 more | Steering | 362,758 |
| 2022-11-02 | 22V818 | 2017–2021 Tesla Model S & 2017–2021 Tesla Model X | Steering | 40,168 |
| 2022-09-20 | 22V702 | 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3 & 2020–2022 Tesla Model Y + 2 more | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 1,096,762 |
| 2022-07-22 | 22V526 | 2022 Tesla Model S | Airbag | 5 |
| 2022-05-04 | 22V296 | 2021–2022 Tesla Model S & 2021–2022 Tesla Model X + 2 more | Backup camera | 129,960 |
| 2022-04-13 | 22V235 | 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3 & 2020–2022 Tesla Model S + 2 more | Collision avoidance | 594,894 |
| 2022-03-21 | 22V169 | 2017–2020 Tesla Model 3 & 2018–2019 Tesla Model S + 1 more | Backup camera | 947 |
| 2022-02-23 | 22V104 | 2021–2022 Tesla Model S | Airbag | 9 |
| 2022-02-07 | 22V063 | 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3 & 2020–2022 Tesla Model S + 2 more | Collision avoidance | 578,607 |
| 2022-02-03 | 22V050 | 2020–2022 Tesla Model Y & 2021–2022 Tesla Model 3 + 2 more | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 26,681 |
| 2022-02-02 | 22V045 | 2017–2022 Tesla Model 3 & 2020–2022 Tesla Model Y + 2 more | Seat belt | 817,143 |
| 2022-01-28 | 22V037 | 2016–2022 Tesla Model S & 2016–2022 Tesla Model X + 2 more | Steering | 53,822 |
| 2021-12-22 | 21V00B | 2014–2021 Tesla Model S | Door latches & locks | 130,441 |
| 2021-11-10 | 21V868 | 2021 Tesla Model S & 2021 Tesla Model X | Airbag | 7,600 |
| 2021-11-01 | 21V846 | 2017–2021 Tesla Model 3 & 2017–2021 Tesla Model S + 2 more | Collision avoidance | 11,728 |
| 2021-02-01 | 21V035 | 2012–2018 Tesla Model S & 2016–2018 Tesla Model X | Backup camera | 134,951 |
| 2019-01-31 | 19V002 | 2014–2016 Tesla Model S | Airbag | 68,673 |
| 2018-03-30 | 18V204 | 2012–2016 Tesla Model S | Steering | 70,421 |
| 2018-01-12 | 18V031 | 2013 Tesla Model S | Airbag | 17,846 |
| 2017-04-20 | 17V260 | 2012–2016 Tesla Model S & 2016–2017 Tesla Model X | Brakes | 31,709 |
| 2017-01-12 | 17V023 | 2012 Tesla Model S | Airbag | 2,997 |
| 2015-11-23 | 15V780 | 2012–2015 Tesla Model S | Seat belt | 59,415 |
| 2014-01-13 | 14V006 | 2013 Tesla Model S | Electrical system | 21,081 |
| 2013-06-14 | 13V249 | 2013 Tesla Model S | Seats | 1,228 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Tesla Model S have?
The Tesla Model S has 38 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2012–2025. The 2021 model year has the most (23).
Are Tesla Model S recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)